Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Retinal arterial occlusion

Blockage of the retinal artery, generally associated with interruption of blood flow and oxygen delivery to the retina.


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508184
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Simultaneous bilateral retinal arterial occlusions treated by exchange transfusions.
Weissman H, Nadel AJ, Dunn M.
Arch Ophthalmol. 1979;97(11):2151-3.
It is interesting to speculate how exchange transfusions, used during the past few years for treatment of life-threatening situations, may be useful for the treatment of retinal arterial occlusions in patients with sickle cell disease.